The MLS 2012 draft is upon us. As we observe the latest crop of young talent finding their way into America's top tier of professional soccer, we invite you to reminisce in the Portland Timbers' most unexpected draft pick, Ron Lee – 1976.

The Rochester Lancers, one of the longest-tenured NASL clubs, are back in professional soccer. An indoor-only team was founded in 2011, paying homage to the the original club while forging their own identity.

The last time a top-flight club from Houston came to play the Portland Timbers it was July 19, 1980. The Timbers, as they are now, were hoping to find a playoff spot after a difficult start to the season.

The world of football is connected with webs spun by players and coaches moving between clubs over time. Club Connections is the place to find unique, little-known or important links between players, coaches and their clubs, past and present.

Various names and places fill the stories of football clubs, from ball boys to practice fields. Yet clubs are most often defined by singular moments. These pivotal experiences can be found in Football Milestones.